G Antonios KarampatzosDr jur. Antonios G. Karampatzos (born on 29 September 1977 in Athens) is Professor at the Law School of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens. Between 2000 and 2004 he obtained his PhD and LLM at the Law School of the University o Tübingen (Germany), under the supervision of Prof. Dr jur. Dres hc Harm Peter Westermann. His PhD-thesis -which was unanimously accepted with 'summa cum laude'- concerned contracts with protective effects towards third parties and the liability of financial experts for pure economic loss; its title in German read, namely, as follows: 'Vom Vertrag mit Schutzwirkung für Dritte zur deliktischen berufsbezogenen Vertrauenshaftung - Zugleich ein Beitrag zum Ersatz fahrlässig verursachter reiner Vermögensschäden' (Nomos Verlag, 2005). After his stay in Germany, he carried out post-doctoral research (post-doc) in London at the Institute of Advanced Legal Studies of University College London, under the supervision of Prof. Dr Sir Basil Markesinis. His post-doc research was presented in his paper under the title 'Supervening Hardship as Subdivision of the General Frustration Rule: A Comparative Analysis with Reference to Anglo-American, German, French and Greek Law' (European Review of Private Law 2-2005, pp. 105-147). In November 2008 he was also certified as an Accredited Mediator of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators. Dr jur. Karampatzos has written six books and published a plethora of scientific articles and papers in Greek, German and English, mainly on Private Law issues and more recently on Behavioral Law & Economics. In addition, he has organized and participated in numerous international legal conferences. Last but not least, he has actively participated in the preparation of statutes and regulations, amongst others representing Greece before EU authorities or committees. Dr jur. Karampatzos is also member of the Athens Bar Association. His professional interests are mainly focused on international arbitration as well as on drafting legal opinions on private law issues. Read More Read Less